Semi hauling fertilizer overturns in Shelby County

Credit: DaytonDailyNews

A semi hauling fertilizer overturned Monday morning at the intersection of Botkins and Hardin-Wapak roads, blocking Botkins Road.

The crash was reported around 9:15 a.m.

Deputies have blocked Botkins Road while crews work to transfer the load to a different semi.

Investigators said the semi’s load shifted while the driver was turning from Botkins to Hardin-Wapak, causing the semi to overturn.

The driver of the semi was not seriously hurt, but was taken to St. Rita’s Hospital in Lima for treatment.

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